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Pregnant 36-Year-Old and Unborn Child Die in A22 Crash Near Verona

Police inquiries are underway into what caused the collision.

Overview

  • The crash occurred yesterday morning between the Mantova Nord and Nogarole Rocca exits on the A22 del Brennero.
  • Her Audi struck a heavy vehicle ahead and became lodged under its rear, crushing the cockpit.
  • Emergency medical teams, firefighters and the highway police responded and extracted the car, but she and the fetus were found dead at the scene.
  • Il Messaggero, citing local outlets, identified the victim as Stefania Palmieri, 36, who was driving toward the Verona area to visit relatives.
  • Palmieri was a Bocconi graduate and HR director at Autry International, and the daughter of a noted surgeon and former university professor.